Tuesday, February 1, 2011

It Takes a Village

Today seems to be one of those days where being a mom seems overwhelming. It seems that everything I need to do requires the help of someone else. The thought of getting my teeth cleaned with 2 kids in the room and an infant on my chest seems a little much, but it describes my life exactly. Runing to the grocery store with 3 kids, or immunizations for one child while the other two watch. It's the everyday things that seem so impossible. To be honest, the minute I sat down to start writing this, my 3-year-old called me from the bathroom with poo in his underwear.Ahhhhh! I have yet to figure out the balancing act. And to add to it all, Dave and I desperatly need to spend quality one on one time together, but leaving a breastfeeding infant and 2 other children with a teenage babysitter sounds, to be honest, scary.
I happened to express several of these thoughts to a friend of mine over the Christmas holiday and she had some profound words for me. "Telena," she said, "it takes a village." That was it. So simple, and yet it served as a gentle reminder of the fact that raising children is something that takes many hands. I can't do it alone (which is my tendency) and I must stop feeling guilty for asking others to help. So, when it all seems to be more than you can bear, remember, "it takes a village."

Count Your Many Blessings

1. Running! It is my therapy, clears my head, and is one thing I get to prioritize just for myself.

2. Date Night! I need the break and I love that it gives Dave and I a chance to remember why we fell in love in the first place.

3. Chubby baby hands-I know that these days are so fleeting so I'm trying to enjoy the moments before they are gone.

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I write when I can, as often as I can with 4 busy kiddos. My work is not error free, and usually reflects the best moments of our day. There are plenty of tantrums, failed attempts, and mishaps around here too-I call them "reality check moments". Look for them at the end of some of my posts. Hope you enjoy your visit-come back now and then to see what's new.